Episodes
The Tolkien Professor
The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum University. All are welcome to enter – even those without any party business!
Episodes
361: SilmFilm 3-18: Episode 13 (Finale) - Sunlight
360: SilmFilm 3-17: Episode 12 - Parley
359: SilmFilm 3-16: Episode 11 - The Last Light of the Trees
Episode 358: State of the University Address: Certification Update
357: SilmFilm 3-15: Episode 10 - Battle under Stars
356: SilmFilm 3-14: Episode 9 - Battle in Beleriand
355: SilmFilm 3-13: Episode 8 - The Burning of The Ships
354: SilmFilm 3-12: Episode 7 - The Doom of Mandos
353: SilmFilm 3-11: Episode 6 - The Green Elves
352: SilmFilm 3-10: Episode 5 - Menegroth
351: SilmFilm 3-09: Episode 4 - Khazâd ai-mênu!
Episode 350: Wigand Webathon Special 2017
Episode 349: All About Exploring Lord of the Rings
Episode 348: All About the Signum Academy
347: The Silmarillion Project Webathon Special 2017
Episode 346: 2017 State of the University Address
345: SilmFilm 3-08: Episode 4 – Kazhâd a mênu!
In Episode 4, we will focus on the dwarves, though there will be some non-dwarf stuff happening as well, including checkins with Eöl, Thingol, Sauron and Shelob.
344: SilmFilm 3-07: Episode 3 (cont’d) – Meanwhile, (still) in Beleriand…
There is a lot to be worked out, and after some discussion, a new proposed outline for the season emerges. In Episode 3, we will now see orcs starting to appear in Belerian, while the Noldor feel the need for ships and the Kinslaying ultimately occurs.
Episode 343: 2017 Signum Webathon: The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
342: SilmFilm 3-06: Episode 3 – Meanwhile, in Beleriand…
The beginning of the episode will pick up where we left off with the aftermath of the Kinslaying, before moving on across the ocean to Beleriand.
341: SilmFilm 3-05: Episode 2 – The Kinslaying
In the second episode of the season, we need to reconcile how the Kinslaying and the crisis at the harbor will work with the characterization of Olwë, who is part of Ulmo’s grand plan to reunite Valinor and Beleriand through the use of ships.
Episode 340: Signum Fundraising Campaign Launch Event 2017
339: SilmFilm 3-04: Episode 1 – The Rebellion of the Noldor
For the first episode of Season 3, we are going to focus on the rebellion of the Noldor, including the debate in the torch-lit square of Tirion that culminates in the Oath of Fëanor.
338: SilmFilm 3-03: Creative Challenges
As we get closer to discussing the Season 3 episode structure, we need to discuss some of the creative challenges we will face over the upcoming season and answer questions like: Why do the elves decide to live in a cave? Is ice the only dangerous thing in the Helcaraxë? And what exactly is Angband like?
337: SilmFilm 3-02: The Season Frame Narrative
Digging deeper into Season 3, we discuss the frame narrative that will surround the primary plot and story arc of the season.
336: SilmFilm 3-01: The Season Story Arc
We begin the third season with the rebellion of the Noldor – but where should we end it? We discuss possible endings and arcs for the new season.
335: SilmFilm 2-24: Music – Scores, Soundtracks and Character Themes
Listener and resident composer Philip Menzies joins the SilmFilm team again to talk about music for Season 2. Also, Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith joins the discussion to discuss subcreation and artistic adaptation of The Silmarillion.